teacher2017 wrote:Thank you all for all your words of wisdom and honesty. The port is a bit painful this morning- in fact it could be just as annoying as the resection. I took two extra strength tylenol and it took away the constant ache. The needle in the vein isn't what hurts- it's the port button itself. I feel like a cyborg. Something out of Dr. Who. I told the surgeon that I don't want to see him until he removes it. And he said he would gladly do it and he will do a dance for me in the OR afterwards. Why can't all surgeons be human like this?! Have a good weekend, folks.
Aqx99 wrote:teacher2017 wrote:Thank you all for all your words of wisdom and honesty. The port is a bit painful this morning- in fact it could be just as annoying as the resection. I took two extra strength tylenol and it took away the constant ache. The needle in the vein isn't what hurts- it's the port button itself. I feel like a cyborg. Something out of Dr. Who. I told the surgeon that I don't want to see him until he removes it. And he said he would gladly do it and he will do a dance for me in the OR afterwards. Why can't all surgeons be human like this?! Have a good weekend, folks.
My port hurt for about a week, getting better each day. Then for a few more weeks it felt heavy inside my chest. As the tissue healed around it, I eventually got to the point that I almost forget it is there. Don't forget to use your lidocaine cream on infusion days!
Robino1 wrote:If you don't have a dressing on it, go for it. I wish I could have that first time. They did my first chemo just 3 days after placement and I still had the dressing so I couldn't even use the lidocaine if I had even had it at that time.
The first time is a bitch since it is still sore after surgery.
Remember to put it on an hour before the scheduled chemo. Use a small square of plastic wrap to cover.
Robino1 wrote:It takes a while to get used to it. There will be some pain for about a week. It is still an incision from a surgical procedure.
I was so afraid of it hurting for a month after. Only giving sideways hugs, patting it clean in the shower, gently patting it dry, gently putting lotion on. Now it's no big deal. I actually am friends with it now. It's saving my life and it is my badge of courage.
Lidocaine is a LIFESAVER.
teacher2017 wrote:Aqx99 wrote:teacher2017 wrote:Thank you all for all your words of wisdom and honesty. The port is a bit painful this morning- in fact it could be just as annoying as the resection. I took two extra strength tylenol and it took away the constant ache. The needle in the vein isn't what hurts- it's the port button itself. I feel like a cyborg. Something out of Dr. Who. I told the surgeon that I don't want to see him until he removes it. And he said he would gladly do it and he will do a dance for me in the OR afterwards. Why can't all surgeons be human like this?! Have a good weekend, folks.
My port hurt for about a week, getting better each day. Then for a few more weeks it felt heavy inside my chest. As the tissue healed around it, I eventually got to the point that I almost forget it is there. Don't forget to use your lidocaine cream on infusion days!
Can I use the lidocaine this soon? Even 5 days after the surgery?
teacher2017 wrote:Hi all-
Day 1 of round 1 of folfox. Completely uneventful today. My mind is my worst enemy! The port access was not felt at all but the wait was horrific! Then we were brought to the chemo suite. 85 min of Oxi/Flou. Then home with the pump. It's small and does not make any noise. Got some first bite but no cold sensitivity yet. Hoping tomorrow is no nausea or cold issues. But I must say I have a really big headache!
Thanks for all your advice,
Lydia
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